LINN - Jose Francisco "Franke/Pancho" Garza, 67, went home to the Lord Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Born in Linn, TX to Crisanto and Elvira Loredo, Franke was adopted by Severo and Margarita Garza. He lived in Linn all of his life and worked for Guerra Brothers for many years as well as for Heldt Trucking Co. Franke loved all types of music, lottery scratch-offs, and creating friendships with the community at Valley Gateway RV Park.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cristanto and Elvira Aleman, Severo and Margarita Garza; and four siblings, Ascencion Garza, Rafael Aleman, Dominga Aleman, and Cristobal Aleman.
Jose Francisco is survived by five siblings, Julio (Elia) Garza, Polly (Miguel) De La Rosa, Oliverio (Hilda) Aleman, Blanca Aleman, and Octaviano (Armida) Aleman.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E Canton in Edinburg. Memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at St. Anne Catholic Church in San Manuel.
The family would like to thank his caretaker, Patricia Martinez and Windsor Arbor View doctors and staff.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.